Headwear and eyewear retention device

ABSTRACT

A headwear and eyewear retention device that allows a hat or other headwear to be retained in proximity to the user as well as allowing a pair of sunglasses or other eyewear to be retained in proximity to the user is disclosed. Either, or both, of the headwear or eyewear can be removed and they will hang from the retention device and remain in proximity to the user without the user having to hold either in the user&#39;s hands. The retention device comprises a strap with an eyewear attachment component at either end and a headwear attachment component located generally in the center of the strap. The eyewear attachments allow the strap to be removably connected to eyewear while the headwear attachment allows removable connection between the device and headwear.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The invention relates generally to articles of manufacture worn on or about the head and more particularly to a device for retaining headwear and eyewear about the user.

BACKGROUND

Hats and other headwear have been utilized by mankind for millennia. In more recent years, eyeglasses and especially sunglasses (collectively, “eyewear”) have become commonly available and used extensively across the world. Both headwear and eyewear often need to be removed; and retaining either article in proximity to the user can be troublesome, as headwear does not generally fit in a pocket and eyewear can be damaged by such treatment. Of course, holding your hat in one hand and your sunglasses in the other can be easily accomplished, but this leaves neither hand available for any other activity. For example, a standard baseball-style cap can be extremely useful to reduce the glare and sunburn that can be caused by bright sunshine. However, if the wearer's forehead becomes slick with sweat and it begins to drip down onto his sunglasses, the wearer may wish to remove both hat and sunglasses so that he can wipe the sweat from his forehead. If both hands are full of hat and sunglasses, this leaves no free hand to remove the sweat.

One partial solution to the above problem has been the introduction of elastic cords or strings that hook onto both temple arms, usually at or near the distal ends thereof and wrap around the back of a user's neck. However, such cords do not hold, attach to, or otherwise retain headwear, making them only a partial solution.

Thus, there is a need for a headwear and eyewear retention device that allows a person who is wearing a hat (or other headwear) and eyewear to remove either or both without having to hold the headwear and/or eyewear in the hands or set down the articles. The headwear and eyewear should be retained in proximity to the user and not unduly obstruct the user's hands.

SUMMARY

Embodiments described and claimed herein address the foregoing problems by providing a headwear and eyewear retention device that allows a hat or other headwear to be retained in proximity to the user as well as allowing a pair of sunglasses or other eyewear to be retained in proximity to the user. Either, or both, of the headwear or eyewear can be removed and they will hang from the retention device and remain in proximity to the user without the user having to hold either in the user's hands. For example, if the eyewear is removed from the person's face, it will be held in position on the user's chest area ready to be replaced quickly and easily on the user's face as needed. Similarly, if the hat or headwear is removed from the person's head, it will be held in position on the user's back area ready to replaced quickly and easily on the user's head as needed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The aforementioned and other features and objects of the present invention and the manner of attaining them will become more apparent and the invention itself will be best understood by reference to the following description of a preferred embodiment and other embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 illustrates a left side perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a headwear and eyewear retention device as it could be worn by a person, with the eyewear and headwear in position on a user's face and head, respectively.

FIG. 2 provides a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a headwear and eyewear retention device laid flat without being attached to either eyewear or headwear.

FIG. 3 illustrates a left side perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a headwear and eyewear retention device as it could be worn by a person, with the eyewear hanging in position on the person's chest area and the headwear in position on the person's head.

FIG. 4 illustrates a left side perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a headwear and eyewear retention device as it could be worn by a person, with the eyewear in position on the person's face and the headwear hanging in position on the person's back area.

FIG. 5 illustrates a left side perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a headwear and eyewear retention device as it could be worn by a person, with the eyewear and headwear in position on a user's face and head, respectively, and the device attached under the brim of the headwear.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In one embodiment, a headwear and eyewear retention device that allows a hat or other headwear to be retained in proximity to the user as well as allowing a pair of sunglasses or other eyewear to be retained in proximity to the user is disclosed. Either, or both, of the headwear or eyewear can be removed and they will hang from the retention device and remain in proximity to the user without the user having to hold either in the user's hands.

FIG. 1 illustrates a left side perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a headwear and eyewear retention device 100 as it could be worn by a person 180, with the eyewear 181 and headwear 190 in position on a user's face and head, respectively. As only the left side of the device 100 is shown in the embodiment of FIG. 1, see FIG. 2 for corresponding right side components.

The headwear and eyewear retention device 100 illustrated in FIG. 1 comprises a first temple arm attachment 110, a first strap attachment 111, a first strap 120, and a headwear attachment 140. The headwear attachment 140 comprises an attachment body 132 and other components not shown in FIG. 1, see FIG. 2.

The first strap 120 can be made of rubber, neoprene, or any other suitably flexible and/or elastic string or cord-like material. The strap 120 connects the various components that allow eyewear 181 and headwear 190 to be connected to one another when the device is in use in order to retain the eyewear 181 and headwear 190 about the user regardless of whether the eyewear 181 or headwear 190 is being worn in the normal manner or are removed.

The headwear 190 shown in FIG. 1 is a baseball cap style hat. It has a bill or brim 192 and a button 194. Also shown in FIG. 1 is the adjustment strap 196 common to many baseball caps. Although the adjustment strap 196 is illustrated in FIG. 1 with adjustment holes, the device 100 can be employed on headwear utilizing solid adjustment straps, cloth adjustment straps, even fitted caps, and other types of headwear in addition to baseball caps (see FIG. 5, for example).

The first strap 120 can be of various lengths, but generally extends from twelve inches to twenty inches in preferred embodiments (with its counterpart, the second strap, see FIG. 2, also being of similar length). In other embodiments, other lengths are contemplated.

The first strap 120 connects at its proximal end to the headwear attachment 140. This connection can be permanent (such as stitched together, formed out of a single piece of material, etc.) or removable. The distal end of the first strap 120 connects to the first temple arm attachment 110 via the first strap attachment 111.

The first strap attachment 111 can be any structure that allows attachment of the first strap 120 to the first temple arm attachment 110. In a preferred embodiment, the first strap attachment 111 comprises a stitched area in the neoprene of the first strap 120 that converts the otherwise generally flat first strap 120 into a tubular structure. In other embodiments, other strap attachment 111 structures are contemplated.

The first temple arm attachment 110 comprises a structure that provides for removable attachment of the device to a temple arm 184 of eyewear 181. In a preferred embodiment, the first temple arm attachment 110 is a tubular, elastic structure that can be expanded to slip over the end of the eyewear 181 temple arm 184 and then it constricts to securely grip that arm 184. In other embodiments, the first temple arm attachment 110 can comprise a loop, ring, strip of hook and look material, etc. that loops over or otherwise removably grips or attaches to the temple arm 184 of eyewear 181. The eyewear 181 is illustrated in FIG. 1 as having lenses 182 placed generally in front of the person's 180 eyes.

The headwear attachment 140 comprises an attachment body 132 and other components not shown in FIG. 1, see FIG. 2. The attachment body 132 can comprise an elongated portion of the first strap 120 extending generally perpendicular from the strap 120. This elongated portion can be folded around the adjustment strap 196 on a baseball cap 190 and secured back onto itself. The attachment body 132 can comprise a hook and loop material such that when placed into contact with itself, it forms a removable attachment holding the headwear attachment 140 securely around the baseball cap adjustment strap 196. In other embodiments, the attachment body 132 can utilize other means of securing itself to the headwear 190, such as a snap, a button and button hole, a clasp, or any other structure that suitable holds the headwear attachment 140 to the headwear 190.

FIG. 2 provides a top plan view of an exemplary embodiment of a headwear and eyewear retention device 200 laid flat without being attached to either eyewear or headwear. As shown in the embodiment of FIG. 2, the headwear and eyewear retention device 200 comprises a first temple arm attachment 210, a second temple arm attachment 212, a first strap attachment 211, a second strap attachment 213, a first strap 220, a second strap 222, and a headwear attachment 240. The headwear attachment 240 comprises an attachment body 232, a tab 238, and a plurality of attachment points 234 and 236.

The first strap 220 and the second strap 222 make up the majority of the device 200. The straps 220 and 222 can be made of rubber, neoprene, or any other suitably flexible and/or elastic string or cord-like material. The straps 220 and 222 connect the various components that allow eyewear and headwear to be connected to one another when the device is in use in order to retain the eyewear and headwear about the user regardless of whether the eyewear or headwear is being worn in the normal manner or are removed. The straps 220 and 222 can be of various lengths, but preferably are similar in length to one another and generally extend from twelve inches to twenty inches in preferred embodiments. In other embodiments, other lengths are contemplated.

The first strap 220 connects at its proximal end 221—e.g., the first proximal end 221—to the headwear attachment 240. Similarly, the second strap 222 connects at its proximal 223—e.g., the second proximal end 223—to the headwear attachment 240. These connections can be permanent (such as stitched together, formed out of a single piece of material, etc.) or removable. The distal end 224—e.g., the first distal end 224—of the first strap 220 connects to the first temple arm attachment 210 via the first strap attachment 211. The distal end 225—e.g., the second distal end 225—of the second strap 222 connects to the second temple arm attachment 212 via the second strap attachment 213.

The first and second strap attachments 211 and 213 can be any structures that allow attachment of the straps 220 and 222 to the temple arm attachments 210 and 212. In a preferred embodiment, they comprise stitched areas in the neoprene of the straps 220 and 222 that convert the otherwise generally flat straps into tubular structures. In other embodiments, other strap attachments 211 and 213 structures are contemplated.

The first temple arm attachment 210 and the second temple arm attachment 212 comprise structures that provide for removable attachments of the device to the temple arms of eyewear. In a preferred embodiment, the first and second temple arm attachments 210 and 212 are tubular, elastic structures that can be expanded to slip over the ends of the eyewear temple arms and then they constrict to securely grip those arms. In other embodiments, the first and second temple arm attachments 210 and 212 can comprise loops, rings, strips of hook and look material, etc. that loop over or otherwise removably grip or attach to the temple arms of eyewear.

The headwear attachment 240 comprises an attachment body 232, a tab 238, and a plurality of attachment points 234 and 236. The attachment body 232 can comprise an elongated portion of the straps 220 and 222 extending generally perpendicular from the straps 220 and 222. This elongated portion can be folded around the adjustment strap on a baseball cap and secured back onto itself by connecting the first attachment point 234 to the second attachment point 236. The tab 238 is a portion of the elongated attachment body 232 that extends beyond the first attachment point 234 and provides for an easy-to-grip structure in order to remove the first attachment point 234 from the second attachment point 236. The points 234 and 236 can be a hook and loop material such that when placed into contact with each they form a removable attachment holding the headwear attachment 240 securely around the baseball cap adjustment strap. In other embodiments, the attachment points 234 and 236 comprise the components of a snap, a button and button hole, a clasp, or any other structure that suitable holds the headwear attachment 240 to the headwear.

FIG. 3 illustrates a left side perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a headwear and eyewear retention device 300 as it could be worn by a person 380, with the eyewear 381 hanging in position on the person's 380 chest area and the headwear 390 in position on the person's 380 head. As only the left side of the device 300 is shown in the embodiment of FIG. 3, see FIG. 2 for corresponding right side components.

The headwear and eyewear retention device 300 illustrated in FIG. 3 comprises a first temple arm attachment 310, a first strap attachment 311, a first strap 320, and a headwear attachment 340. The headwear attachment 340 comprises an attachment body 332 and other components not shown in FIG. 3, see FIG. 2.

The first strap 320 can be made of rubber, neoprene, or any other suitably flexible and/or elastic string or cord-like material. The strap 320 connects the various components that allow eyewear 381 and headwear 390 to be connected to one another when the device is in use in order to retain the eyewear 381 and headwear 390 about the user 380 regardless of whether the eyewear 381 or headwear 390 are being worn in the normal manner or if either or both are removed.

The headwear 390 shown in FIG. 3 is a baseball cap style hat. It has a bill or brim 392 and a button 394. Also shown in FIG. 3 is the adjustment strap 396 common to many baseball caps.

The first strap 320 can be of various lengths, but generally extends from twelve inches to twenty inches in preferred embodiments (with its counterpart, the second strap, see FIG. 2, also being of similar length). In other embodiments, other lengths are contemplated.

The first strap 320 connects at its proximal end to the headwear attachment 340. This connection can be permanent (such as stitched together, formed out of a single piece of material, etc.) or removable. The distal end of the first strap 320 connects to the first temple arm attachment 310 via the first strap attachment 311.

The first strap attachment 311 can be any structure that allows attachment of the first strap 320 to the first temple arm attachment 310. In a preferred embodiment, the first strap attachment 311 comprises a stitched area in the neoprene of the first strap 320 that converts the otherwise generally flat first strap 320 into a tubular structure. In other embodiments, other strap attachment 311 structures are contemplated.

The first temple arm attachment 310 comprises a structure that provides for removable attachment of the device to a temple arm 384 of eyewear 381. In a preferred embodiment, the first temple arm attachment 310 is a tubular, elastic structure that can be expanded to slip over the end of the eyewear temple arm 384 and then it constricts to securely grip that arm 384. In other embodiments, the first temple arm attachment 310 can comprise a loop, ring, strip of hook and look material, etc. that loops over or otherwise removably grips or attaches to the temple arm 384 of eyewear 381.

The headwear attachment 340 comprises an attachment body 332 and other components not shown in FIG. 3, see FIG. 2. The attachment body 332 can comprise an elongated portion of the first strap 320 extending generally perpendicular from the strap 320. This elongated portion can be folded around the adjustment strap 396 on a baseball cap 390 and secured back onto itself. The attachment body 332 can comprise a hook and loop material such that when placed into contact with itself, it forms a removable attachment holding the headwear attachment 340 securely around the baseball cap adjustment strap 396. In other embodiments, the attachment body 332 can utilize other means of securing itself to the headwear 390, such as a snap, a button and button hole, a clasp, or any other structure that suitable holds the headwear attachment 340 to the headwear 390.

FIG. 4 illustrates a left side perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a headwear and eyewear retention device 400 as it could be worn by a person 480, with the eyewear 481 in position on the person's 480 face and the headwear 490 hanging in position on the person's 480 back area. As only the left side of the device 400 is shown in the embodiment of FIG. 4, see FIG. 2 for corresponding right side components.

The headwear and eyewear retention device 400 illustrated in FIG. 4 comprises a first temple arm attachment 410, a first strap 420, and a headwear attachment 440. The headwear attachment 440 comprises components not shown in FIG. 4, see FIG. 2.

The first strap 420 can be made of rubber, neoprene, or any other suitably flexible and/or elastic string or cord-like material. The strap 420 connects the various components that allow eyewear 481 and headwear 490 to be connected to one another when the device 400 is in use in order to retain the eyewear 481 and headwear 490 about the user 480 regardless of whether the eyewear 481 or headwear 490 are being worn in the normal manner or if either or both are removed.

The headwear 490 shown in FIG. 4 is a baseball cap style hat. The headwear 490 is shown in the removed position hanging from the device 400 on the user's 480 back. Although not shown in FIG. 4, the eyewear 484 can also be removed from the user's 480 face and left to hang on the user's 480 chest area as depicted in FIG. 3. Thus, both eyewear 481 and headwear 490 can be removed at the same time and still maintained in close proximity to the user 480.

The first strap 420 can be of various lengths, but generally extends from twelve inches to twenty inches in preferred embodiments (with its counterpart, the second strap, see FIG. 2, also being of similar length). In other embodiments, other lengths are contemplated.

The first strap 420 connects at its proximal end to the headwear attachment 440. This connection can be permanent (such as stitched together, formed out of a single piece of material, etc.) or removable. The distal end of the first strap 420 connects to the first temple arm attachment 410.

The first temple arm attachment 410 comprises a structure that provides for removable attachment of the device to a temple arm 484 of eyewear 481. In a preferred embodiment, the first temple arm attachment 410 is a tubular, elastic structure comprising a stitched area in the neoprene of the first strap 420 that converts the otherwise generally flat first strap 420 into a tubular structure. The first temple arm attachment 410 of the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 can be expanded to slip over the end of the eyewear temple arm 484 and then it constricts to securely grip that arm 484. In other embodiments, the first temple arm attachment 410 can comprise a loop, ring, strip of hook and look material, etc. that loops over or otherwise removably grips or attaches to the temple arm 484 of eyewear 481.

The headwear attachment 440 comprises components not shown in FIG. 4, see FIG. 2. The headwear attachment 440 can comprise an elongated portion of the first strap 420 (and/or second strap, see FIG. 2) extending generally perpendicular from the strap 420. This elongated portion can be folded around the adjustment strap on a baseball cap 490 and secured back onto itself or otherwise attached to headwear. The headwear attachment 440 can comprise a hook and loop material such that when placed into contact with itself, it forms a removable attachment holding the headwear attachment 440 securely on the headwear 490. In other embodiments, the headwear attachment 440 can utilize other means of securing itself to the headwear 490, such as a snap, a button and button hole, a clasp, or any other structure that suitable holds the headwear attachment 440 to the headwear 490.

FIG. 5 illustrates a left side perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a headwear and eyewear retention device 500 as it could be worn by a person 580, with the eyewear 581 and headwear 590 in position on a user's 580 face and head, respectively, and the device 500 attached under the brim 592 of the headwear 590. As only the left side of the device 500 is shown in the embodiment of FIG. 5, see FIG. 2 for corresponding right side components.

The headwear and eyewear retention device 500 illustrated in FIG. 5 comprises a first temple arm attachment 510, a first strap 520, and a headwear attachment 540. The headwear attachment 540 comprises components not shown in FIG. 5, see FIG. 2.

The first strap 520 can be made of rubber, neoprene, or any other suitably flexible and/or elastic string or cord-like material. The strap 520 connects the various components that allow eyewear 581 and headwear 590 to be connected to one another when the device 500 is in use in order to retain the eyewear 581 and headwear 590 about the user 580 regardless of whether the eyewear 581 or headwear 590 are being worn in the normal manner or if either or both are removed.

The headwear 590 shown in FIG. 5 is a hat having a brim that extends all around the hat. This version of headwear 590 is shown to illustrate the alternate headwear attachment 540 that can be used when a baseball cap adjustment strap is not available as an easy attachment point for the device 500.

The first strap 520 can be of various lengths, but generally extends from twelve inches to twenty inches in preferred embodiments (with its counterpart, the second strap, see FIG. 2, also being of similar length). In other embodiments, other lengths are contemplated.

The first strap 520 connects at its proximal end to the headwear attachment 540. This connection can be permanent (such as stitched together, formed out of a single piece of material, etc.) or removable. The distal end of the first strap 520 connects to the first temple arm attachment 510.

The first temple arm attachment 510 comprises a structure that provides for removable attachment of the device to a temple arm 584 of eyewear 581. In a preferred embodiment, the first temple arm attachment 510 is a tubular, elastic structure comprising a stitched area in the neoprene of the first strap 520 that converts the otherwise generally flat first strap 520 into a tubular structure. The first temple arm attachment 510 of the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 can be expanded to slip over the end of the eyewear temple arm 584 and then it constricts to securely grip that arm 584. In other embodiments, the first temple arm attachment 510 can comprise a loop, ring, strip of hook and look material, etc. that loops over or otherwise removably grips or attaches to the temple arm 584 of eyewear 581.

The headwear attachment 540 comprises components not shown in FIG. 5, see FIG. 2. The headwear attachment 540 can comprise a hook and loop material with a corresponding loop or hook material, respectively, affixed under the brim 592 of the headwear 590. The headwear attachment 540 component that is attached to the headwear 590 can be affixed anywhere on the headwear 590, but under the back of the brim 592 is a preferred location. The headwear attachment 540 can comprise a hook and loop material such that when placed into contact with itself, it forms a removable attachment holding the headwear attachment 540 securely on the headwear 590. In other embodiments, the headwear attachment 540 can utilize other means of securing itself to the headwear 590, such as a snap, a button and button hole, a clasp, or any other structure that suitable holds the headwear attachment 540 to the headwear 590. This attachment method is particularly useful for cowboy hats, boonie hats, bowlers, bucket hats, fedoras, panama hats, pith helmets, etc.

The above specification, examples and data provide a description of the structure and use of exemplary embodiments of the described articles of manufacture and methods. It will further be understood from the foregoing description that various modifications and changes may be made in the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. This description is intended for purposes of illustration only and should not be construed in a limiting sense. The scope of this invention should be limited only by the language of the following claims as interpreted by the above specification. 

1. A headwear and eyewear retention device designed to allow both a headwear and an eyewear to be retained in proximity to a user without the user wearing either, the retention device comprising: a first temple arm attachment and a second temple arm attachment, wherein the first temple arm attachment and the second temple arm attachment are designed to be removably attached to a first temple arm and a second temple arm, respectively, of the eyewear; a first strap attachment and a second strap attachment, wherein the first strap attachment is attached to the first temple arm attachment and the second strap attachment is attached to the second temple arm attachment; a first strap and a second strap, the first strap having a first proximal end and a first distal end and the second strap having a second proximal end and a second distal end, wherein the first proximal end of the first strap is attached to the first strap attachment and the second proximal end of the second strap is attached to the second strap attachment; a headwear attachment having an attachment body, a tab, and a plurality of attachment points for attaching the headwear attachment to the headwear; and wherein the first distal end of the first strap is attached to the headwear attachment and the second distal end of the second strap is attached to the headwear attachment.
 2. The headwear and eyewear retention device of claim 1, wherein the first strap and the second strap are made from synthetic rubber.
 3. The headwear and eyewear retention device of claim 1, wherein the first temple arm attachment and the second temple arm attachment are tubular, elastic structures that can be expanded to slip over an end of an eyewear temple arm and securely hold thereto.
 4. The headwear and eyewear retention device of claim 2, wherein the first temple arm attachment and the second temple arm attachment are tubular, elastic structures that can be expanded to slip over an end of an eyewear temple arm and securely hold thereto.
 5. The headwear and eyewear retention device of claim 1, wherein the attachment body is an elongated structure extending generally perpendicular to the first and second straps and being attached to the first and second straps, and wherein the plurality of attachment points for attaching the headwear attachment to the headwear comprise at least two hook and loop material attachment points that removably adhere to each other when placed in close proximity.
 6. The headwear and eyewear retention device of claim 2, wherein the attachment body is an elongated structure extending generally perpendicular to the first and second straps and being attached to the first and second straps, and wherein the plurality of attachment points for attaching the headwear attachment to the headwear comprise at least two hook and loop material attachment points that removably adhere to each other when placed in close proximity.
 7. The headwear and eyewear retention device of claim 3, wherein the attachment body is an elongated structure extending generally perpendicular to the first and second straps and being attached to the first and second straps, and wherein the plurality of attachment points for attaching the headwear attachment to the headwear comprise at least two hook and loop material attachment points that removably adhere to each other when placed in close proximity.
 8. The headwear and eyewear retention device of claim 4, wherein the attachment body is an elongated structure extending generally perpendicular to the first and second straps and being attached to the first and second straps, and wherein the plurality of attachment points for attaching the headwear attachment to the headwear comprise at least two hook and loop material attachment points that removably adhere to each other when placed in close proximity.
 9. A headwear and eyewear retention device designed to allow both a headwear and an eyewear to be retained in proximity to a user without the user wearing either, the retention device comprising: a first temple arm attachment and a second temple arm attachment, wherein the first temple arm attachment and the second temple arm attachment are designed to be removably attached to a first temple arm and a second temple arm, respectively, of the eyewear; a first strap and a second strap, the first strap having a first proximal end and a first distal end and the second strap having a second proximal end and a second distal end, wherein the first proximal end of the first strap is attached to the first temple arm attachment and the second proximal end of the second strap is attached to the second temple arm attachment; a headwear attachment having an attachment body, a tab, and a plurality of attachment points for attaching the headwear attachment to the headwear; and wherein the first distal end of the first strap is attached to the headwear attachment and the second distal end of the second strap is attached to the headwear attachment.
 10. The headwear and eyewear retention device of claim 9, wherein the first strap and the second strap are made from synthetic rubber.
 11. The headwear and eyewear retention device of claim 9, wherein the first temple arm attachment and the second temple arm attachment are tubular, elastic structures that can be expanded to slip over an end of an eyewear temple arm and securely hold thereto.
 12. The headwear and eyewear retention device of claim 10, wherein the first temple arm attachment and the second temple arm attachment are tubular, elastic structures that can be expanded to slip over an end of an eyewear temple arm and securely hold thereto.
 13. The headwear and eyewear retention device of claim 9, wherein the attachment body is an elongated structure extending generally perpendicular to the first and second straps and being attached to the first and second straps, and wherein the plurality of attachment points for attaching the headwear attachment to the headwear comprise at least two hook and loop material attachment points that removably adhere to each other when placed in close proximity.
 14. The headwear and eyewear retention device of claim 10, wherein the attachment body is an elongated structure extending generally perpendicular to the first and second straps and being attached to the first and second straps, and wherein the plurality of attachment points for attaching the headwear attachment to the headwear comprise at least two hook and loop material attachment points that removably adhere to each other when placed in close proximity.
 15. The headwear and eyewear retention device of claim 11, wherein the attachment body is an elongated structure extending generally perpendicular to the first and second straps and being attached to the first and second straps, and wherein the plurality of attachment points for attaching the headwear attachment to the headwear comprise at least two hook and loop material attachment points that removably adhere to each other when placed in close proximity.
 16. The headwear and eyewear retention device of claim 12, wherein the attachment body is an elongated structure extending generally perpendicular to the first and second straps and being attached to the first and second straps, and wherein the plurality of attachment points for attaching the headwear attachment to the headwear comprise at least two hook and loop material attachment points that removably adhere to each other when placed in close proximity.
 17. A headwear and eyewear retention device designed to allow both a headwear and an eyewear to be retained in proximity to a user without the user wearing either, the retention device comprising: a first temple arm attachment and a second temple arm attachment, wherein the first temple arm attachment and the second temple arm attachment are designed to be removably attached to a first temple arm and a second temple arm, respectively, of the eyewear; a first strap and a second strap, the first strap having a first proximal end and a first distal end and the second strap having a second proximal end and a second distal end, wherein the first proximal end of the first strap is attached to the first temple arm attachment and the second proximal end of the second strap is attached to the second temple arm attachment; a headwear attachment having an attachment body and a plurality of attachment points for attaching the headwear attachment to the headwear; and wherein the first distal end of the first strap is attached to the headwear attachment and the second distal end of the second strap is attached to the headwear attachment.
 18. The headwear and eyewear retention device of claim 17, wherein the first temple arm attachment and the second temple arm attachment are tubular, elastic structures that can be expanded to slip over an end of an eyewear temple arm and securely hold thereto.
 19. The headwear and eyewear retention device of claim 17, wherein the attachment body is an elongated structure extending generally perpendicular to the first and second straps and being attached to the first and second straps, and wherein the plurality of attachment points for attaching the headwear attachment to the headwear comprise at least two hook and loop material attachment points that removably adhere to each other when placed in close proximity.
 20. The headwear and eyewear retention device of claim 18, wherein the attachment body is an elongated structure extending generally perpendicular to the first and second straps and being attached to the first and second straps, and wherein the plurality of attachment points for attaching the headwear attachment to the headwear comprise at least two hook and loop material attachment points that removably adhere to each other when placed in close proximity. 